Dog in the bed of the Cybertruck on a long trip w/ tonneau cover partly closed?

[Cyber Viber]

I would want one of these if I had a dog in the vault:

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/threads/breezer-rear-window-replacement-system-for-camping-sleeping-in-bed-?-pumps-cabin-air-into-bed-vault.32732/

yes! This is amazing. I wonder how easy the install is…

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[Cyber Viber]

I have done it with my golden and she has been totally fine, never for longer than 1.5 hrs. I use a ruffwear harness with a centered cable strap. Any gear goes in front of the Tesla divider which creates a kennel-like space, she’s got plush towels and a blanket underneath her, and ample room, about a third of the bed all to herself. I drive in chill mode to avoid any quick acceleration. Recently took a trip with family and with three kids all in car seats in the back there was no room for her in the cabin but we still took her along on the trip since it was a dog friendly hotel, she does great in the bed but I’ve trained her for it. You just need a couple of the right things to ensure the dog is safe and secure. I ensure the cable is connected to the furthest anchor points, it keeps her underneath the highest part of the tonneau, so I’m able to close it safely knowing her head stays below it and she’s comfortable. It’s great knowing she’s safe back there and covered from the constant wind, something unique to the cybertruck. Dogs get used to what you train them with, and my pup has been very happy. Lots of folks recommending against this while having never tried it I’m assuming, but with proper training and slowly exposing your dog to it, I personally see nothing wrong with doing this as long as it’s done right. I started with very short trips to a dog park nearby our home and within a few months our dog jumps into the bed willingly and goes strait to the back ready to go. Tonneau is also not airtight sealed, on longer trips I’ll just leave it cracked open for better airflow but not a real concern for me especially on shorter drives. I’ve done this a lot and my dog is always happy, may depend largely on the dog as well. Good luck.

Amazing answer, thanks for walking me through all that. My dog is very well trained and I think she’d do amazing if we introduced it to her in small trips as you stated. Glad it’s worked out for you and that your dog has done well!

 

[Fleetwood75]

yes! This is amazing. I wonder how easy the install is…

i think somebody in the original thread said that an auto glass shop can do it for cheap, like a hundred bucks

 

[Cyber Viber]

I know it’s not cheap but you should consider the Breezer. Would be perfect for your use case!

I just went to the site to share the link and see they are having a sale…I’m even tempted to grab one now.

https://breezerwindows.com/product/tesla-cybertruck-breezer-windows-removable-rear-window/

Yes these look so cool. Very tempted.

 

[Cyber Viber]

It wasn’t meant to to sassy. I actually thought you were joking. I see many idiot “bubbas” keeping there dogs in the back of their pickups. Other users have pointed out the downsides of doing this- airflow (what is it when the cover is partially open), temperature, acoustics, lighting, cargo shift, etc. It seems cruel to me treating what most of us see as family members as cargo. Regardless of those points or state/local legalities, securing dogs in a crate or inside the cab is safest for both the pet and other drivers.

That said, Truly I thought you were joking. No malicious intent

The others that have said they’ve done it seem to think the dogs do well back there. I’m considering getting the removable window as well for her. Regardless, if she hates it, I’d never force her in there. We’d have her up front with us before I’d make her suffer.

 

[Ivessm]

OP, you're really Mitt Romney, right?

 

[ikwill]

Hey guys, wondering if anyone has ever tried this with their dog, haven’t taken delivery of my CT yet.

I’m wondering if it’s a good or bad idea to have your dog in the back with the tanneu cover slightly closed. My dog is about 50 lbs.

I’m imagining having a gate close off half of the bed, and closing the tanneu cover over the front half so she’s enclosed in back there. Throwing in a soft pad for her to lay on. And then packing luggage or whatever in the back half and strapping it down.

We will have 2 car seats in the cab, so I’m trying to think of a creative solution for the furry friend. Any thoughts from you owners?

I’ve traveled across US several times for sheepdog trials, it wasn’t in a CyberTruck but with a truck bed or a dog trailer. I agree with most of the responders, if in the bed and sturdy kennels are a must not the flimsy plastic ones and kennels must be secured to the bed. I’ve seen too many accidents a dog ejecting from a bed of the truck or even inside of a vehicle when they weren’t tattered to a seat. In case of an accident biggest worry an animal freaking out and running away or getting killed by other vehicles passing by,

You can buy a molle for your CyberTruck where you can place it to minimize the space your dog can move then cover the top with tonneau but also tatter him/her just enough area to move and rest.

 

[DisneyJedi]

If you have children would you put them in the truck bed? My dogs are my family.
Dogs only go in passenger compartment, secured in a crate! My 2 basenjis are always crated inside passenger compartment. I haven’t found the perfect crates yet…but am able to reuse crates from my Suburban’s, H2 and MX.
I learned the hard way…in 1997 I rolled a Suburban in TX…3 sighthounds running down I-10 while the truck is upside down, windows blown out, I’m hanging upside down…my husband got out first and is chasing them. Can you imagine, a loose dog rolling in a partially open truck bed or being thrown around in an emergency stop or swerve? Inhumane…I really don’t like calling people out but I’m very sensitive regarding this issue. My fur kids and we humans live; Texas HP says very few occupants do.

 

[Pulaski]

I did this for my pointer a number of times last fall for hunting. Ruff Tough kennel pushed up to the front and strapped down. Then I closed the tonneau just enough, roughly half closed, to shade the kennel while also allowing air flow on hot afternoons. Worked great and my dog looked comfortable and relaxed.

 

[koolio]

clearly I’m not, many others have commented that with the right kennel it would be a good idea. Imagine explaining your reasoning instead of making a sassy comment that adds no value lol.

To be fair to that person's post, you didn't state in your original post that you'd be using a crate / kennel. When I read it, I thought you were asking about your dog being loose in the vault, too.

We have 2 English Labs and don't put them in the vault. We keep them in the backseat using the Tesla dog seat door protectors and another 3rd party dog seat hammock cover (which works great, btw) sold by CyberGearCo (but you can find it from other Tesla retailers and on Amazon).

If we were to put them in the vault / bed, it'd be in a crate and I'd make sure the crates were tied down to tie down points (either the L-track or the bed / corner anchor points) so the crates don't slide around in case if you have to make a sudden move (heavy braking, turning to avoid something in the road, etc.). Closing the tonneau part way would also help keep the crates from sliding backwards.

 

[LuvOrH8]

If I were doing this I would set up a Bluetooth baby/nanny camera. Something to keep an eye on them while driving. Also make sure to vent the bed occasionally I hear Co2 does build up in there.

 

[Cactusrick]

Hey guys, wondering if anyone has ever tried this with their dog, haven’t taken delivery of my CT yet.

I’m wondering if it’s a good or bad idea to have your dog in the back with the tanneu cover slightly closed. My dog is about 50 lbs.

I’m imagining having a gate close off half of the bed, and closing the tanneu cover over the front half so she’s enclosed in back there. Throwing in a soft pad for her to lay on. And then packing luggage or whatever in the back half and strapping it down.

We will have 2 car seats in the cab, so I’m trying to think of a creative solution for the furry friend. Any thoughts from you owners?

If your dog is used to riding in a truck - no problem. Will your dog jump out? I'm fine with 2 of my 3 dogs ride in the back and keeping the cover partially open allows them a place to lay if they want. I have a bed liner so it isn't slippery. The young one rides in the back seat.

 

[pricedm]

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[Crissa]

It seems cruel to me treating what most of us see as family members as cargo.

We're all cargo.

I dunno about you, but I strap in my cargo, too. It doesn't need to breathe, but it does need to not slosh around in the mountain curves.

-Crissa

 

[jeffrey2z]

Hey guys, wondering if anyone has ever tried this with their dog, haven’t taken delivery of my CT yet.

I’m wondering if it’s a good or bad idea to have your dog in the back with the tanneu cover slightly closed. My dog is about 50 lbs.

I’m imagining having a gate close off half of the bed, and closing the tanneu cover over the front half so she’s enclosed in back there. Throwing in a soft pad for her to lay on. And then packing luggage or whatever in the back half and strapping it down.

We will have 2 car seats in the cab, so I’m trying to think of a creative solution for the furry friend. Any thoughts from you owners?

My 3 dogs love it back there, I give them plenty of room and a blanket and water and keep the tonneau closed and they do great on the 200 mile trip to our cottage.

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